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    GL Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of Volkswagen Golf GL

    Powertrain & Performance

    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

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    Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality

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    Design, size, and presence on the road

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    GL

    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $36,490†
    Price & specs

    GL

    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $38,490†
    Price & specs
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 82.5
    Engine (cc): 1984
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 92.8
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 82.5
    Engine (cc): 1984
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 92.8
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.4
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 44
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 8.3
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 28
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 38
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9.3
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
    Maximum Speed (mph): 121
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 192
    Maximum Speed (mph): 119
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 115
    Maximum Power (kW): 85
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 170
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 115
    Maximum Power (kW): 85
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 170
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2400
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 8.3
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.4
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9.3
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.2
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Wheels
    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Wheels
    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Body Style
    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Body Style
    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 41.8
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1184
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 11.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 330
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 41.8
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1184
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 11.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 330
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 59.6
    Front Track (mm): 1513
    Overall Height (in): 56.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1439
    Overall Length (in): 163.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4149
    Overall Width (in): 68.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1735
    Rear Track (in): 58.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1494
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
    Wheelbase (in): 98.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2511
    External Dimensions
    Front Track (in): 59.6
    Front Track (mm): 1513
    Overall Height (in): 56.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1439
    Overall Length (in): 163.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4149
    Overall Width (in): 68.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1735
    Rear Track (in): 58.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1494
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
    Wheelbase (in): 98.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2511
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 38.5
    Front Headroom (mm): 979
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.7
    Rear Headroom (mm): 958
    Front Hip Room (in): 55.5
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1410
    Rear Hip Room (in): 57.6
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1464
    Front Leg Room (in): 44.5
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1130
    Rear Leg Room (in): 33.3
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 845
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 38.5
    Front Headroom (mm): 979
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.7
    Rear Headroom (mm): 958
    Front Hip Room (in): 55.5
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1410
    Rear Hip Room (in): 57.6
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1464
    Front Leg Room (in): 44.5
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1130
    Rear Leg Room (in): 33.3
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 845
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1323
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1750
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3858
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1232
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2716
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1323
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1750
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3858
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1232
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2716
    Antenna
    Type: Roof
    Antenna
    Type: Roof
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio Anti-Theft Protection
    Type: Code
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 8
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 8
    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
    Type: Flexible
    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
    Type: Flexible
    Load Restraint
    Type: Hooks
    Load Restraint
    Type: Hooks
    Cigar Lighter
    Location: Front Seats
    Cigar Lighter
    Location: Front Seats
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Reading Lights
    Location: Front
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Power Locks
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote
    Power Locks
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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